Summary
- The 2024 GMC Sierra EV offers higher levels of luxury, more driving range, faster charging times, and more power than the Ford F-150 Lightning, making it a desirable choice in the electric truck market.
- With a driving range of 400 miles, 754 horsepower, and 785 lb-ft of torque, the Sierra EV outperforms the F-150 Lightning in terms of performance and power.
- The Sierra EV comes with a range of luxurious features, including open-pore wood trim, a 16.8-inch infotainment system, high-end quilted leather upholstery, and a fixed panoramic glass roof, setting a new standard for luxury electric pickup trucks.
The electric vehicle world is growing and evolving every year. One of the most hotly anticipated new electric pickup trucks is the 2024 GMC Sierra EV. This new pickup arrives for the new model year to challenge the Ford F-150 Lightning in this new area of the truck market.
The new GMC Sierra EV could be the truck many shoppers want. It offers higher levels of luxury, more driving range, faster charging times, and more power than the Ford electric truck. Will the GMC electric pickup be the one you want to drive?
We’ve compiled information from Kelley Blue Book, Car and Driver, and MotorTrend to show you 10 ways the GMC Sierra EV could be a much better choice than the Ford F-150 Lightning.
1 The Sierra EV Is Built On The Versatile, Impressive Ultium Platform
The new 2024 GMC Sierra EV utilizes the same Ultium platform in the GMC Hummer EV. This should be enough to make this new GMC electric truck exciting. The Ultium platform provides incredible power and performance in the Hummer EV, enabling this 9,000-pound SUV to rocket to 60 mph in only three seconds.
Benefits Of The GM Ultium Platform
- Quick acceleration
- Excellent vehicle handling – 50/50 weight distribution
- Increased driving range
- Quiet ride
- Modular layout shared by various GM models
- Modular drive units enabling RWD and AWD configurations
The new Sierra EV won’t be as powerful or fast as the Hummer EV, but it should have much more power than the Ford F-150 Lightning. This new GMC electric pickup truck should be a hit as soon as it enters the market.
2 The Sierra EV Has Better Performance And Range
Hitting the market first comes with pros and cons. The Ford F-150 Lightning has been available for a few years while we wait for GM’s answer to this electric truck. By setting the tone, the F-150 Lightning can be surpassed by new trucks while capturing market share. The new GMC Sierra EV has more power and driving range than the F-150 Lightning.
Driving Range And Power Figures
| GMC Sierra EV Denali 1 | Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat | |
| Driving Range | 400 miles | 320 miles |
| Horsepower | 754 hp | 563 hp |
| Torque | 785 lb-ft | 775 lb-ft |
Utilizing the Max Power mode, the Sierra EV can rocket to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds. Although straight-line speed isn’t important in a pickup truck, it’s fun to think you can beat some sports cars when taking off from a stop light.
3 GMC Includes The Onboard Power Station Pro
When you need power for your work tools on the job site, the new 2024 GMC Sierra EV provides enough power for your entire crew. The Power Station Pro delivers up to 10.2 kW of power with ten available outlets to give you the juice to get the job done.
How Can You Use the GMC Onboard Power Station Pro?
- Charging or powering electric tools at a job site
- Powering home appliances during a power outage
- Charging another EV that has run out of battery power
- Running lights for a night event
Trucks are made to be work vehicles, and the new GMC Sierra EV has the right tools to get the job done. Whether that job is providing power to your floodlights for a nighttime game in a field or keeping your home appliances running during a storm, this new electric GMC truck can provide the necessary power.
4 The GMC Sierra EV Is More Luxurious
GMC is the first name for luxury pickup trucks. Generally, when the Denali name is mentioned, consumers know the vehicle is packed with impressive features. Although Ford offers luxury pickup truck features in some F-150 models, the F-150 Lighting doesn’t hold a candle to the Denali Edition 1 comfort and luxury.
GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 Luxury Features
- Minimalist styling with slender air vents
- Open-pore wood trim
- 16.8-inch infotainment system with portrait orientation
- Sliding door center console
- Wireless smartphone charger
- High-end quilted leather upholstery with contrast stitching
- 11-inch digital instrument cluster
- The fixed panoramic glass roof
- 14-inch head-up display
- Bose audio system
Although the Ford F-150 Lightning has a much better interior package than regular F-150s, the Denali Edition 1 sets the bar high for luxury electric pickup trucks.
5 GMC Has Included Faster Charging Capabilities In The Sierra EV
Charging the Ford F-150 Lighting at an 800V DC public fast charging station takes much longer than charging the GMC Sierra EV. Additionally, GMC Serra EV owners have access to the Ultium Charge 360 network of more than 110,000 public chargers in the United States and Canada.
Charging Levels Compared
| Vehicle | Charging Rate |
| Ford F-150 Lighting | 150 kW higher trims, 120 kW lower trims |
| GMC Sierra EV | 350 kW all trims |
The new Sierra electric pickup truck accepts a much faster charging rate than the F-150 Lightning, which enables the GMC Sierra EV to add 100 miles of driving range in only 10 minutes. Considering current EVs are limited to 80% of their full charge at public chargers, the GMC Sierra EV will have 320 miles of driving range compared to 256 for the top F-150 Lightning trims.
6 Futuristic Good Looks From GMC
Instead of traditional truck styling, the new GMC Sierra EV offers futuristic good looks while maintaining the basic truck build desired at any jobsite. When the Ford F-150 Lightning hit the market, Ford maintained as much regular F-150 styling as possible. The new Sierra EV takes truck styling and design to a new level.
GMC Sierra EV Unique Styling Elements
- Chrome-accented front grille with illuminated GMC logo
- eTrunk front storage area
- L-shaped light signature
- Sculpted hood
- Animated and choreographed lights while charging
- Panoramic glass roof
The Sierra EV also boasts a unibody build which reminds us of the Chevrolet Avalanche. A feature that transitions from the Avalanche into the new GM electric pickup trucks is midgate which folds down to open up more cargo room for longer items such as lumber and kayaks.
7 Denali And Denali First Edition Models Take Luxury Further
The serenity brought on by a luxury-level truck makes it much easier to have the comfort and quality you want to enjoy. The GMC Sierra EV could be the perfect family truck for fun at the lake or when you want to go out on a date. The Denali and Denali Edition 1 models provide top-end luxury and quality for your drive.
Additional Sierra EV Comfort Features
- 24-inch wheels
- Air Ride adaptive suspension
- Lockable and weatherproof tonneau cover
- 4-Wheel Steer
- Crabwalk feature
- My Mode customizable driving mode
Denali Edition 1 models have already been fully booked, with deliveries scheduled for early 2024. The regular Denali model arrives in spring 2024 to provide many of the same luxury features as the Edition 1 models.
8 A Versatile Bed and Midgate Make Truck Stuff Easier
With the midgate up, the GMC Sierra EV’s bed measures only 5 feet, 11 inches in length. This short bed makes this truck more versatile and maneuverable on the road. Once the midgate is lowered, the bed expands to more than nine feet of length between the cab and the tailgate. If more length is required, the tailgate can be lowered to provide more length to the truck.
GMC Sierra EV Cargo Stats
| Towing Capacity | 9,500 pounds |
| Payload Capacity | 1,300 pounds |
| Bed Length | 5 feet, 11 inches |
| eTrunk Capacity | 11 cu-ft |
The eTrunk is the front trunk or frunk in the GMC Sierra EV. This electric GMC truck is versatile and useful with the midgate, impressive towing figures, and ample payload capacity. The Ford F-150 Lighting tows more at top trim levels, but the Sierra EV is much more versatile.
9 You Won’t Get CrabWalk In The Ford F-150 Lightning
The GMC Hummer EV provides an excellent platform and builds to provide a strong foundation for the GMC Sierra EV. The Ford F-150 Lightning doesn’t benefit from another EV coming before it. GMC developed the CrabWalk feature, a four-wheel steering system that enables the vehicle to drive at an angle around obstacles during off-road adventures.
How Does CrabWalk Work?
The four-wheel steering system turns the wheels to tighten the turning radius in the GMC Hummer EV and the Sierra EV. Typically, the rear wheels turn opposite the front wheels to create this tighter radius. When the CrabWalk feature is engaged, all four wheels turn in the same direction, enabling diagonal driving to move around large obstacles.
10 GMC Delivers With Impressive Tech And Connectivity
Both the Ford F-150 Lightning and GMC Sierra EVs come with hands-free driving. The GM Super Cruise feature is much more capable than the Ford Blue Cruise because GM allows this hands-free feature to be used while towing. The Super Cruise feature includes over 400,000 miles of mapped roads across the U.S. and Canada.
GMC Sierra EV Tech Features
- Super Cruise
- OnStar Connected Services
- Wi-Fi hotspot
- myGMC Mobile App
- Five customizable driving modes
- 16.8-inch portrait-oriented infotainment screen
- 11-inch driver information screen
- 14-inch head-up display
- 14 camera views for enhanced visibility
Consumers will find some of the same tech in the Ford F-150 Lightning, but each screen is smaller, and the software isn’t nearly as advanced in the Ford electric truck as in the GMC electric pickup.
Overall, when the GMC Sierra EV hits the market for the 2024 model year, it will set a new standard for the electric pickup truck market in terms of luxury, features, capability, and versatility.